Issues in the Definition and Implementation of

Ager, Alastair; O'May, Fiona

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ERIC Number: EJ632507

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Issues in the Definition and Implementation of "Best Practice" for Staff Delivery of Interventions for Challenging Behavior.

Ager, Alastair; O'May, Fiona

Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, v26 n3 p243-56 Sep 2001

A sample of 103 intervention outcome studies was considered to confirm best practices for intervention for challenging behavior in persons with intellectual disability and acquired brain injury and to establish service conditions associated with its effectiveness. Evidence supports the effectiveness of behavioral interventions. Problems with formulating practice guidelines are discussed. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Children, Delivery Systems, Head Injuries, Intervention, Mental Retardation, Staff Role, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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